R&D Quality Manager (Onsite - M5)

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Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire, and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect, and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Job Summary:

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the quality team focused on development and manufacture of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) turbine components. CMCs are an enabling material that increases the temperature capability of jet engine components. Through successful development and application of these materials, P&W will deliver engines that are more fuel efficient, lighter weight and more durable for commercial and military applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead establishment of site Management System in accordance with AS9100D standard and P&W Level 1 Procedures.
• Sets objectives for the quality team and maintains group metrics.
• Oversees quality initiatives to assist internal staff, suppliers, customers, and partners with initiatives to improve processes and methods that adequately assure quality products.
• Manages plans, guidelines, policies, and processes, to ensure the achievement of quality targets.
• Manages implementation of organization projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving.
• Manages the collection and analysis of quality information from multiple sources for use in developing long term quality strategy and programs.
•  Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to their team.
•  Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.

 
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)
• 10+ years of Engineering experience, or 7+ years with an advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Ceramic Matrix Composites or aerospace machining, forgings, castings, and gaging is desired.
• Experience in precision, high volume component industries such as Aerospace, Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Automotive, etc.
• Familiarity with assembly operations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and other problem-solving tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (like SAP), Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software, and establishing/maintaining a quality management system.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to train the overall team on critical site procedures.
• Experience supporting development of new processes and successful transition to production plus, a strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and technical writing skills.
• Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships, exercise influence and lead small teams to deliver outstanding results and overcome challenges.
• Knowledge and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements including practice of aerospace quality practices like ISO9001 AS9100.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

The salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 272,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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